multifilament strings

zaskar1 · May 19, 2017

hi all

a few years back, i was using an rpm blast and nxt multi setup. to get more "power" i transitioned to
full poly. i have been playing with alu power, rpm blast, and more recently solinco hyperG and tour bite
last night, after playing singles in the am, and a long usta doubles match, my wrist and arm got stiff, like
the full poly bed of hyperG and tourbite were bothering me. i used the hyperG for singles, and tourbite for
the doubles. this is the firstime in many years i have felt stiffness in my arm and wrist.

if it continues arm and wrist stiffness continues
i was thinking of trying multifilaments again. i used wilson nxt17 for many years, but that was a while back.
any suggestions for some strings, as i am sure there have been many improvements over the years
i noticed that solinco makes vanquish? any comments
thx

z

mikeler · May 19, 2017

Try getting your poly tension down to around 30#

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https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/mikelers-multis.352048/

Hellboy · May 19, 2017

Head Velocity (see thread below)

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/head-velocity.586942/unread

GBplayer · May 19, 2017

I use NXT power 18 gauge, arm friendly with good spin.

zaskar1 · May 19, 2017

mikeler said:
Try getting your poly tension down to around 30#

-or-

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/mikelers-multis.352048/

hi mike
getting my poly tension down to 30# is not controllable for me, thanks
for the list, if my wrist and arm stiffness continues, i will try some of the strings
on your list, it appears extensive
thx
z

Allcourtguy · May 20, 2017

Since you like HyperG you might try this. I am using HyperG 18g mains with Volkl V-wrap syn gut 17g crosses and love the combination. The 18g HyperG is very playable and easy on the arm/wrist. The syn gut also provides comfort. Great spin and power when I need it.

mikeler · May 20, 2017

zaskar1 said:
hi mike
getting my poly tension down to 30# is not controllable for me, thanks
for the list, if my wrist and arm stiffness continues, i will try some of the strings
on your list, it appears extensive
thx
z

You could also try a tension somewhere in between. Going to multis after using full poly for awhile, I think you'll find the multis to be somewhat uncontrollable.

GBplayer · May 20, 2017

mikeler said:
You could also try a tension somewhere in between. Going to multis after using full poly for awhile, I think you'll find the multis to be somewhat uncontrollable.

When I try other peoples racquets with full poly or hybrid setups and similarly weighted racquets, I find no real difference in control. It is only the launch angle that changes. You adjust to this in ten to fifteen minutes quite easily. The only thing that doesn't adjust is arm pain which is non existent with multis. Oddly enough, one of my friends uses full kevlar which causes no pain.

zaskar1 · May 20, 2017

hi all
played this am fun doubles verses the usual group except jeff showed, and he is like a 4.5 who hits hard and can sustain
rallies. as i was against him for both sets, i enountered no arm or wrist issues.
used the hyperG racquet and the tour bite, so my arm and wrist issues might be a one off. \

i will hold off on multis or hybrid for a while
but keep the list in mind for future reference

thx for the comments and advice

regards
z

Crocodile · May 20, 2017

Tecnifibre X One Biphase 1.3. Switch to this before it's too late for you.

mikeler · May 20, 2017

GBplayer said:
When I try other peoples racquets with full poly or hybrid setups and similarly weighted racquets, I find no real difference in control. It is only the launch angle that changes. You adjust to this in ten to fifteen minutes quite easily. The only thing that doesn't adjust is arm pain which is non existent with multis. Oddly enough, one of my friends uses full kevlar which causes no pain.

Poly at 30 got rid of my tennis elbow.

Chipnkick · May 20, 2017

How old are your strings? Try a fresh set 5# lower

Zavist · May 20, 2017

zaskar1 said:
hi all
played this am fun doubles verses the usual group except jeff showed, and he is like a 4.5 who hits hard and can sustain
rallies. as i was against him for both sets, i enountered no arm or wrist issues.
used the hyperG racquet and the tour bite, so my arm and wrist issues might be a one off. \

i will hold off on multis or hybrid for a while
but keep the list in mind for future reference

thx for the comments and advice

regards
z

Hope your arm and wrist stay healthy. BTW what racquet are you using?

tennisnut1 · May 26, 2017

X-Phase is the best I've found, super powerful and amazing feel.

Zavist · May 26, 2017

zaskar1 said:
hi all
played this am fun doubles verses the usual group except jeff showed, and he is like a 4.5 who hits hard and can sustain
rallies. as i was against him for both sets, i enountered no arm or wrist issues.
used the hyperG racquet and the tour bite, so my arm and wrist issues might be a one off. \

i will hold off on multis or hybrid for a while
but keep the list in mind for future reference

thx for the comments and advice

regards
z

OMG, hyperG and tour bite!

Crocodile said:
Tecnifibre X One Biphase 1.3. Switch to this before it's too late for you.

Skycat · May 28, 2017

I had been using X-1 Biphase for crosses with NG mains before I switched to Signum Pro Micronite 16 after going trough "Mikeler's Multis". And I'm pretty happy with the performance of the new string for less money.

You should check out the post.

JustTennis76 · May 28, 2017

mikeler said:
You could also try a tension somewhere in between. Going to multis after using full poly for awhile, I think you'll find the multis to be somewhat uncontrollable.

I have been trying to get away from polys and switch to a multi. So far, Head FXP mains with a smooth poly cross is as close it has gotten to a poly string bed for me. I also liked Prince Premier Attack but the ball pocketing is better with FXP.

ByeByePoly · May 29, 2017

c_hari_c said:
I have been trying to get away from polys and switch to a multi. So far, Head FXP mains with a smooth poly cross is as close it has gotten to a poly string bed for me. I also liked Prince Premier Attack but the ball pocketing is better with FXP.

How is the notching with FXP mains?

I liked PPC also, but Velocity is better.

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